Bursar at the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda

The Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda is a Federal Government owned tertiary institution located at Kaura-Namoda, Zamfara State, Nigeria. The Institution was founded in June 1983 by President Shehu Shagari. It presently has over 5,000 students. The polytechnic is the only tertiary educational institution in the town with a population (Kaura Namoda) of about 300,000.

It currently has seven schools which are: School of Business and Management Studies, School of Engineering Technology, School of Environmental Studies, School of General Studies, School of Information and Communication Technology, School of Remedial and Basic Studies, and School of Science and Technology. It provides full-time and part-time courses.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below which will become vacant on 21st March, 2025;

Job Title: Bursar

Location: Kaura Namoda, Zamfara

Job Summary

• The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the Polytechnic.
• He/she is responsible to the Rector for the day to day administration and control of the financial affairs of the Polytechnic.
• He/she is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic.
• He/she heads the Bursary department and the custodian of the Polytechnic finances.

Requirements
The candidate for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• First degree with at least a second dass lower division or Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least a lower credit in Accountancy or Finance related courses from a recognized Institution of Higher Learning;
• Have a minimum of eighteen (18) years post qualification cognate experience for first degree and HND holders or Master's degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of fifteen (15) years post qualification cognate experience or Doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in relevant discipline with a minimum of twelve (12) years post qualification cognate experience, at least ten (10) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution;
• Registration with ICAN or ANAN;
• Currently on the rank one level below the Bursar (i.e Chief Accountant or Deputy Bursar or Deputy Director, Audit as the case may be) for a period NOT less than five (5) years in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution;
• Proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and accounting packages;
• Be not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at 21" March, 2025; (vii) Demonstrate evidence of strong financial and administrative
• leadership, initiative and creativity in financial policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes;
• Knowledgeable in the Financial Rules and Regulations of the Polytechnic system;
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies recognized by the Federal Government;
• A person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interests;
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment; and
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital)

Terms of Appointment and conditions of service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years in line with extant provisions.
• The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy any other benefits attached to the position of a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) typewritten copies of their Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and attach photocopies of all relevant documents. Their CV should give the following details in the order below:

• Full Names (Surname first and underlined)
• Date and Place of Birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Nationality and how acquired
• Marital status
• Current postal address including telephone number and e-mail address vii. Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional Qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations
• Honours and Distinctions (if any)
• Conferences attended and papers presented with dates
• Previous Employer(s) and Post(s) held with dates
• Present Employment to include status, duties and any other relevant experience
• Statement of own vision for the Polytechnic (20 copies)
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees (Employer, Educational and Personal)

Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "Application for the post of Bursar" at the top left hand corner addressed to:
The Registrar,
The Federal Polytechnic,
P.M.B. 1012,
Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State.

Note

• The three refrees are to forward Confidential Reports directly to the Registrar, the Federal Polytechnic, P.M.B. 1012, Kaura Namoda Zamfara State.
• Such referees should be able to attest to the candidate's claim to high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidate's notable uprightness.
• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.